Album: Going for Gold by Shed Seven (1999)
Genre: Indie | Style: Rock/Pop
Format: Compilation

Description: Going For Gold is a singles compilation album by the British rock band, Shed Seven, released in May 1999 via Polydor Records. The album features sleevenotes written by Mark Sutherland, the former editor of Melody Maker, who refers to the LP as the band's "Best of Album", whereas the album artwork itself carries the sub-title The Greatest Hits.

Artist Background: Shed Seven are an English rock band from York and were one of the groups which contributed to the Britpop music scene that evolved during the 1990s, yet never received the degree of mainstream success achieved by bands such as Oasis and Blur. They formed in 1990 and originally comprised Rick Witter (vocals), Joe Johnson (guitar and keyboards, later replaced by Paul Banks), Tom Gladwin (bass) and Alan Leach (drums). They belonged to the post-Smiths wave of UK musicians such as The Sundays and ... Part of the York, England music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Known for Britpop style.

Related Artists: The Charlatans, The Bluetones, Cast, Inspiral Carpets

Music Scene: Part of the York, England music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Known for Britpop style.

Tags: Indie, Rock/Pop, 1990s, Compilation

Additional Context: Rating score: 8. Based on 1 votes. Available on Discogs marketplace


Going For Gold is a singles compilation album by the British rock band, Shed Seven, released in May 1999 via Polydor Records. The album features sleevenotes written by Mark Sutherland, the former editor of Melody Maker, who refers to the LP as the band's "Best of Album", whereas the album artwork itself carries the sub-title The Greatest Hits.

Going for Gold

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